Niger state government has passed a law setting the retirement age for teachers in the state at 65 years, effective from January 1, 2026.
State Governor, Umaru Bago, made this disclosure during the 2025 world teachers’ day celebration held in Minna, Organised by the Nigeria union of teachers, Niger state chapter.
Bago also revealed that the retirement age for professors has been set at 70 years, adding that the decision was taken to ensure that the values of teachers continue to be passed on to future generations.